Mountainview High School

Level 2 Outdoor Education

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Martin.

Take up the challenge and master the outdoors

The Outdoor Education Programme at Level 2 provides a full and exciting range of experiences that will challenge the students physically and mentally and provide opportunities for planning and facilitating key aspects of the programme.

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Outdoor Education will enhance skills and attitudes in those areas by providing a framework based on the School Values (Te Awa) at Mountainview High School. Each term will have a unique focus that will provide the direction for the components and the values being addressed. There will also be flexibility in what is offered, with some parallel lines of study available, where possible. Throughout the year we are offering a maximum of 16 credits, based on a range of different combinations of the following assessments and the needs of individuals.

Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1: Connect and Care
Manaakitanga & Whanaungatanga

Rafting or Watersports
Rafting
US 485
Paddling skills on moving water
US 32848
Tramping Expedition
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Demonstrate skills for an Overnight Camp
US 26249
Weather and maps
US 32835
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Term 2
Term 2: Learn, Share and Protect
Pukengatanga & Kaitiakitanga

Mountainbiking
MTB Grade 2 Terrain
US457

Environmental contribution
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Design clothing or equipment
[Recycling]
Design and construct clothing or equipment
US 22015

Term 3
Term 3: Lead and Respect
Rangitiratanga & Manaakitanga

Low ropes/High ropes
High ropes
US 473
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
ABL and Team building
Personal Contribution to an Outdoor Activity
US 32843
Preparation for an Outdoor Activity
US 32840
Weather for an Outdoor Activity
US 20159

Subject Areas:

Physical Education

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Assessment Information

Students are assessed on the following aspects:
1. Preparation
2. Participation: attitude, skills and resilience
3. Reflection